Hearth and Home Technologies VERMONT CASTINGS MONTP-II-CB User manual

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NOTICE: DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
MONTPELIER II WOOD INSERT
MODEL(S):
MONTP-II-CB
MONTP-II-BM
Owner’s Manual
Operation & Care
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation.
OWNER: Retain this manual for future reference.
Contact your dealer with questions on installation, operation, or service.
Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by
qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends
HHT Factory Trained or NFI certified professionals.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
For use with solid wood fuel only.
Other fuels may over re and generate
poisonous gases (i.e. carbon monoxide).
WARNING
If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a re may result
causing property damage, personal injury,
or death.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Do not over re - If heater or chimney connector
glows, you are over ring. Over ring will void
your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles
as specied. Failure to comply may cause house re.
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during
operation AND cool down.
WARNING
Hot glass and appliance will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• Use leather gloves when reloading fuel
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room
as appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of
high temperatures
• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
ammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
ammable materials away.
NOTE: To obtain a French translation of this
manual, please contact your dealer or visit
www.vermontcastings.com
REMARQUE : Pour obtenir une traduction française
de ce manuel, s’il vous plaît
contacter votre revendeur ou visitez
www.vermontcastings.com

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PREVENT HOUSE FIRES
Install and use only in accordance with manufacturer's installation, venting and operating
instructions.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND
INSTALLATION INSPECTION IN YOUR AREA
Refer to manufacturer's instructions and local codes for precautions required for passing
chimney through a combustible wall or ceiling.
WARNING - For Mobile Homes: Do not install in a sleeping room. An outside
combustion air inlet must be provided and unrestricted while unit is in use. The structural
integrity of the mobile home floor, ceiling and walls must be maintained. The insert must
be properly grounded to the frame of the mobile home. A complete relining of the chimney
system with a 6 inch (152mm) diameter listed stainless liner is required. Must be
equipped with a spark arrestor cap. Outside Air comes standard on the insert and must be
installed before operating insert.
When used as a masonry insert stove, install only in a masonry fireplace built to national
and/or local codes. Do not remove brick or mortar to accommodate insert. Installation
requires a 5 foot minimum length of a starter pipe into existing chimney with airtight face
seal. A full reline with listed liner strongly reccomended.
Install only on a non-combustible hearth.
Approved for installation and use in factory built zero-clearance fireplaces conforming to
minimum fire chamber specifications. A complete relining of the chimney system with a 6
inch (152mm) diameter listed stainless liner is required.
In Canada a full length 6 inch (152mm) S635 flue liner is required as per ULC S628-93.
WARNING - Inspect and clean chimney frequently. Under certain conditions of use,
creosote buildup may occur rapidly.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney serving another appliance.
DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing. Route
power cord away from unit. Do not route cord under or in front of appliance.
Electrical Rating: 115 VAC 1.4 AMPS 60 Hz
Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on hearth (firebrick).
Do not
overfire. If heater or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring.
Operate only with doors
closed. Open only to add fuel to the fire. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available
from your dealer.
Minimum Clearances To Combustible Material
Masonry, Heat Circulating & Factory-Built
USA ONLY
A Sidewall to Fuel Loading Door 13.5 in.
B Mantel to the Bottom of the Appliance 47.75 in.
C Top Trim to the Bottom of the Appliance 34.75 in.
D Side Trim to Fuel Loading Door 13 in.
E Hearth Extension from Glass 16 in.
F H
earth Extenson from Fuel Loading Door 8 in.
Refer to Clearances on other label for Canada
Models:
MONTPELIER II
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
061WN100E
061WN100S
HOT WHILE IN
OPERATION DO NOT
TOUCH, KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE
AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. SEE
NAMEPLATE AND INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Factory-Built Floor
Protection under Hearth
Extension
Thermal & Ember Protection
Floor height 0 to 4.5 inches below
Insert Base: Materials with R value of
2.9 required.
Ember Protection Only
Greater than 4.5 inches below Insert
Base.
LISTED ROOM HEATER, SOLID FUEL TYPE
"For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only."
Also for use in Mobile Home.
Made in U.S.A. of US
and imported parts.
Mfg by:
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Certified to comply with 2020 crib wood particulate emission standards for single bur rate heaters. The
single burn rate wood heater is not approved for use with a flue damper.
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. Consult the owner’s manual
for further information. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with the operating instructions in the owner’s manual.
352 Mountain House Road
Halifax, PA 99114
www.quadrafire.com
Serial No. / N° de série
HF
BARCODE LABEL
CONFORMS TO UL 1482-2011 and CERTIFIED TO ULC S628-93
2019 2020 2021
Side Wall
FF
Fuel Door
Insert
BB
Fascia
or Trim
Maximum Mantel Depth - 12 inch (305mm)
Mantel
Hearth Extension
AA
C
C
D
D
E
E
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label
LOCATION: UNDER ASH LIP, PULL OUT TO VIEW
NOTE: Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by the regulatory
authority having jurisdiction
Test Lab &
Report Number
Mfg Date
Serial Number
Model Name
and Welcome to the Vermont Castings Family!
SAMPLE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Alert Key:
• DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: Indicates practices which may cause damage to the appliance or to property.
A. Sample of Serial Number / Safety Label ......... 2
B. Warranty ................................. 4
C. Quick Start Guide .......................... 7
1 Listing and Code Approvals ..............8
A. Insert Certication .......................... 8
B. BTU & E󰀩ciency Specications ............... 8
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA only)............. 9
D. Glass Specications ........................ 9
E. Sleeping Room ............................ 9
F. California - Prop65 .......................... 9
2 Operating Instructions .....................10
A. Your Wood Appliance ...................... 10
B. Fire Safety ............................... 11
C. Over ring Your Appliance................... 11
D. Combustible/Non-combustible Materials........ 11
E. Seasoned Wood .......................... 11
F. Burning Process........................... 12
G. Start-Up Air Control........................ 12
H. Burn Rates and Operating E󰀩ciency .......... 13
I. Wood Fuel................................ 13
J. Building A Fire ............................ 14
K. Blower Control Box with Snap Disc............ 15
L. Blower Operation .......................... 15
M. Opacity (Smoke) .......................... 15
N. Clear Space ............................. 15
O. Negative Pressure ........................ 16
P. Frequently Asked Questions ................. 16
3 Maintenance and Service.................17
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide .......... 17
B. General Maintenance ...................... 18
C. Correct Ba󰀪e & Blanket Placement ........... 20
4 Troubleshooting Guide.....................21
5 Service Parts Replacement..............22
A. Glass ................................... 22
B. Firebrick................................. 22
C. Blower .................................. 23
D. Snap Disc ............................... 23
E. Ba󰀪e Removal ........................... 24
F. Wiring Diagram ........................... 24
G. Door Handle ............................. 24
H. Tube Channel ............................ 25
6 Reference Materials..........................26
A. Exploded View............................ 26
B. Service Parts ............................. 27
C. Accessories .............................. 31
Vermont Castings is a registered trademark of Hearth & Home Technologies.

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B. Warranty
4021-645J • 08-03-171
Hearth & Home Technologies
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Hearth & Home Technologies, on behalf of its hearth brands (“HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and
electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer.
WARRANTY COVERAGE:
WARRANTY PERIOD:
distributor, whichever occurs earlier. However, the warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product
is produced in the following table.
Parts Labor Gas Pellet Wood Electric Venting Components Covered
X X Igniters, auger motors, electronic components, and
glass
XXX Factory-installed blowers
XMolded refractory panels
XIgnition Modules
XFirepots, burnpots, mechanical feeders/auger
assemblies
X
Vent Free burners, Vent Free ceramic fiber logs,
Aluminized Burners
X X Castings and Baffles
6 years 3 years XCatalyst - limitations listed
7 years 3 years X X Manifold tubes, HHT chimney and termination
10 years 1 year XBurners, logs and refractory
Limited
Lifetime 3 years XXX
Firebox and heat exchanger, Grate and Stainless
Steel Burners, FlexBurn®System (engine, inner
cover,access cover and fireback)
XXXXXAll replacement parts beyond warranty period
Warranty Period HHT Manufactured Appliances and Venting
All parts and material except as covered by
Conditions, Exclusions, and Limitations listed
XXX
2 years
3 years
1 Year
90 Days
5 years 1 year
xX

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4021-645J • 08-03-172
WARRANTY CONDITIONS:
• This warranty only covers HHT appliances that are purchased through an HHT authorized dealer or distributor. A list of HHT
authorized dealers is available on the HHT branded websites.
•
• This warranty is only valid in the country in which the HHT authorized dealer or distributor that sold the appliance resides.
• Contact your installing dealer for warranty service. If the installing dealer or distributor is unable to provide necessary parts, contact
other than the dealer from whom you originally purchased the product.
• Check with your dealer in advance for any costs to you when arranging a warranty call. Travel and shipping charges for parts are not
covered by this warranty.
• Limited Catalyst Warranty
o For wood burning products containing a catalyst, the catalyst will be warranted for a six-year period as follows: if the original
o From 37 to 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a replacement catalyst and labor credit necessary to install
Amount of Time Since Purchase Credit Towards Replacement Cost
0 - 36 Months 100%
37 - 48 Months 30%
49 - 60 Months 20%
61 - 72 Months 10%
o Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty does not cover the following:
•
•
• Repair or replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear and tear during the warranty period are not covered. These parts
•
this noise are not covered by this warranty.
•
•
•
•

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4021-645J • 08-03-173
This warranty is void if:
•
•
• There is any damage to the appliance or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of, but not limited
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
•
have other rights, which vary from state to state. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, HHT MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED HEREIN. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DURATION OF THE
EXPRESSED WARRANTY SPECIFIED ABOVE.

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C. Quick Start Guide
1 2 3
4 5
6 7
NOTE: These are generic drawings and may not represent your speci c model.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR FIRST FIRE: 10 Pieces of Newspaper, 10-20 Pieces of Dry
Kindling and Few Pieces of Dry Split Wood.
The appliance is ready for
normal operation.
Warning! Risk of Fire.
Close and securely latch the door after
the  re has started, and after refueling,
to prevent:
- Spillage of smoke,  ame and carbon
monoxide
- Spillage of sparks, coals, and logs
- Over  ring
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended
with the door open.
Starting a  re may not require an open
door for draft.
ACTIVATE START-UP
AIR CONTROLS
ACTIVATE START-UP
AIR CONTROLS
LOAD WOOD
ADD NEWSPAPER
ADD KINDLING
LIGHT THE PAPER
ADD MORE WOOD

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Model: Montpelier II wood Insert
Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc.
Safety Report No: 0061WN100S
Type: Solid Fuel Type, Listed
Room Heater
Standard: UL1482-2011 and ULC S628-93
and (UM) 84-HUD.
1 Listing and Code Approvals
A. Insert Certication
NOTE: This installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes you must comply with the
UL1482-2011, (UM) 84-HUD and NPFA211 in the U.S.A. and the ULC S628-93 and CAN/CSA-B365
Installation Codes in Canada. NOT APPROVED FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS IN CANADA!
B. BTU & E󰀩ciency Specications
Emissions Report No: 0061WN100E
EPA Certication #: Number: 199-19
EPA Certied Emissions: 1.9 g/h
*LHV Tested E󰀩ciency: 77.0%
**HHV Tested E󰀩ciency: 71.3%
***EPA BTU Output: 24,700 to 26,800 /hr
****Peak BTU/Hour
Output: 56,000
Vent Size: 6 inches
Firebox Size: 2.37 cubic feet
Recommended Wood
Length: 20 inches
Fuel Seasoned Cord Wood
*Weighted average LHV (Low Heating Value) e󰀩ciency
using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected
during EPA emissions test. LHV assumes the moisture
is already in a vapor state so there is no loss in energy
to vaporize.
**Weighted average HHV (High Heating Value) e󰀩ciency
using Douglas Fir dimensional lumber and data collected
during EPA emissions test. HHV includes the energy
required to vaporize the water in the fuel.
***A range of BTU outputs calculated using HHV
E󰀩ciency and the burn rates from EPA tests, using
Douglas Fir dimensional lumber.
****A peak BTU out of the unit calculated using the
maximum rst hour burn rate from the High EPA Test and
BTU content of Douglas Fir dimensional lumber (8600)
times the e󰀩ciency.
This wood appliance needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. Consult the owner’s manual for further
information. It is against federal regulations to operate this wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with the operating
instructions in the owner’s manual.
This Montpelier II insert
is Certied to comply with
2020 crib wood particulate
emission standards.

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NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer
of this appliance, reserves the right to alter
its products, their specications and/or price
without notice.
C. Mobile Home Approved (USA only)
• WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
• CAUTION: THE STRUCTURE INTEGRITY OF THE
MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF
MUST BE MAINTAINED.
• The appliance must be properly grounded to the frame
of the mobile home with #8 copper ground wire, and
chimney must be listed to UL103 HT or a listed UL-
1777 full length six inch (152mm) diameter liner must
be used.
• Outside Air Kit, part OAK-ACC must be installed in a
mobile home installation.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or
maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
For assistance or additional information, consult a qualied
installer, service agency or your dealer.
D. Glass Specications
This stove is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace
glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your
dealer for replacement glass.
E. Sleeping Room
When installed in a sleeping room it is recommended that
a smoke and/or CO alarm be installed in the bedroom. The
size of the room must be at least 50ft³ per 1,000 Btu/hr
stove input, if the stove exceeds the room size, out air must
be installed.
F. California - Prop65
WARNING
This product and the fuels used to operate this product (wood), and
the products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to
chemicals including carbon black, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information go to: WWW.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Fire Risk.
Hearth & Home Technologies disclaims any
responsibility for, and the warranty will be
voided by, the following actions:
WARNING
• Installation and use of any damaged appliance.
• Modication of the appliance.
• Installation other than as instructed by Hearth &
Home Technologies.
• Installation and/or use of any component part not
approved by Hearth & Home Technologies.
• Operating appliance without fully assembling
all components.
• Operating appliance without legs attached (if
supplied with unit).
• Do NOT Over re - If appliance or chimney connector
glows, you are over ring.
Any such action that may cause a re hazard.
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves
that exhibit evidence of over-ring. Evidence of over-ring
includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
• Deteriorated ba󰀪e and other interior components

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Surround
and Trim
Set
Start-up
Air Control
Blower
Controls
Door
Handle
Convection
Fan
User Guide
2 Operating Instructions
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation AND cool down.
Hot glass will cause burns.
• Do not touch glass until it is cooled
• NEVER allow children to touch glass
• Keep children away
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high temperatures.
• High temperatures may ignite clothing or other ammable materials.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other ammable materials away.
A. Your Wood Appliance
Figure 10.1 - General Operating Parts
If you expect that children may come into contact with this appliance, we recommend a barrier such as a decorative
screen. See your dealer for suggestions.
Do not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions. Failure
to operate appliance according to operating
instructions could cause re or injury.
WARNING

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E. Seasoned Wood
Burn only dry seasoned wood. Store wood under cover,
out of the rain and snow. Dry and well-seasoned wood will
not only minimize the chance of creosote formation, but will
give you the most e󰀩cient re. Even dry wood contains at
least 15% moisture by weight, and should be burned hot
enough to keep the chimney hot for as long as it takes to
dry the wood out - about one hour. It is a waste of energy to
burn unseasoned wood of any kind.
Dead wood lying on the forest oor should be considered
wet, and requires full seasoning time. Standing dead wood
can be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. To tell if wood
is dry enough to burn, check the ends of the logs. If there
are cracks radiating in all directions from the center, it is
dry. If your wood sizzles in the re, even though the surface
is dry, it may not be fully cured.
Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time.
Wood should be stacked so that both ends of each piece
are exposed to air, since more drying occurs through the
cut ends than the sides. This is true even with wood that
has been split. Store wood under cover, such as in a shed,
or covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap
plywood, etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from
rain or snow, delaying the seasoning process.
D. Combustible/Non-combustible Materials
• Combustible Material
Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant bers, plastics, or any material capable
of igniting and burning, whether ame-proofed or not,
plastered or non-plastered.
• Non-combustible Material
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials
are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
• Non-combustible Sealant Material
Sealants which will not ignite and burn: Rutland, Inc.
Fireplace Mortar #63, Rutland 76R, Nuex 304, GE
RTV106 or GE RTB116 (or equivalent).
C. Over ring Your Appliance
1. Symptoms of Over-Firing
Symptoms of over-ring may include one or more of
the following:
- Chimney connector or appliance glowing
- Roaring, rumbling noises
- Loud cracking or banging sounds
- Metal warping
- Chimney re
2. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
- Immediately close the door and air controls to
reduce air supply to the re.
- If you suspect a chimney re, call the re
department and evacuate your house.
- Contact your local chimney professional and
have your stove and stove pipe inspected for any
damage.
- Do not use your stove until the chimney
professional informs you it is safe to do so.
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves
that exhibit evidence of over-ring. Evidence of over-
ring includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
• Deteriorated ba󰀪e and other interior components
B. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable re safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
1. Install at least one smoke detector on each oor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
2. A conveniently located Class A re extinguisher to
contend with small res resulting from burning embers.
3. A CO detector should be installed in the room with
the appliance.
4. A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
5. A plan to deal with a chimney re as follows:
- In the event of a chimney re:
─ Evacuate the house immediately
─ Notify re department.
Fire Risk. Do not over-re.
Over-ring may ignite creosote or will damage
the stove and chimney.
WARNING
To prevent over-ring your stove, DO NOT:
• Use ammable liquids
• Overload with wood
• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
• Permit too much air to the re
• Use of processed solid fuel re logs

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F. Burning Process
In recent years there has been an increasing concern
about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality
has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating.
In order to improve the situation, we at Vermont Castings
have developed cleaner-burning wood appliances that
surpass the requirements for emissions established by
our governing agencies. These wood appliances must be
properly operated in order to ensure that they perform the
way they are designed to perform.
1. Kindling or First Stage
It helps to know a little about the actual process of
burning in order to understand what goes on inside
a appliance. The rst stage of burning is called the
kindling stage. In this stage, the wood is heated to a
temperature high enough to evaporate the moisture
which is present in all wood. The wood will reach the
boiling point of water (212°F) and will not get any hotter
until the water is evaporated. This process takes heat
from the coals and tends to cool the appliance.
Fire requires three things to burn - fuel, air and heat.
So, if heat is robbed from the appliance during the
drying stage, the new load of wood has reduced the
chances for a good clean burn. For this reason, it is
always best to burn dry, seasoned rewood. When
the wood isn’t dry, you must open the air controls and
burn at a high burn setting for a longer time to start it
burning. The heat generated from the re should be
warming your home and establishing the ue draft, not
evaporating the moisture out of wet, unseasoned wood,
resulting in wasted heat.
2. Second Stage
The next stage of burning, the secondary stage, is the
period when the wood gives o󰀨 ammable gases which
burn above the fuel with bright ames. During this
stage of burning it is very important that the ames be
maintained and not allowed to go out. This will ensure
the cleanest possible re.
3. Final Stage
The nal stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This
occurs when the ammable gases have been mostly
burned and only charcoal remains. This is a naturally
clean portion of the burn. The coals burn with hot blue
ames.
It is very important to reload your appliance while
enough lively hot coals remain in order to provide
the amount of heat needed to dry and rekindle the
next load of wood. It is best to activate the start-up
air control before reloading (Figure 12.1). This livens
up the coal bed and reduces excessive emissions
(opacity/smoke). Open door slowly so that ash or
smoke does not exit appliance through opening. You
should also break up any large chunks and distribute
the coals so that the new wood is laid on hot coals.
Air quality is important to all of us, and if we choose to
use wood to heat our homes we should do so responsibly.
To do this we need to learn to burn our appliances in the
cleanest way possible. Doing this will allow us to continue
using our wood appliances for many years to come.
NOTICE: Improper operation can turn any
wood appliance into a smoldering
environmental hazard.
Figure 12.1
Start-up Air Control
To activate: Push back until it stops
G. Start-Up Air Control
When using the start-up air control system, you do not have
to continually monitor the re. Once you set the start-up
air control system it will control the re for you. Follow the
instructions below to learn how to operate your stove with
ease.

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H. Burn Rates and Operating E󰀩ciency
For maximum operating e󰀩ciency
1. Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
2. Follow these burn rate instructions below.
WARNING
This wood appliance has a manufacturer-
set minimum low burn rate that must not be
altered. It is against federal regulations to
alter this setting or otherwise operate this
pellet insert in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in this manual.
I. Wood Fuel
Hardwood vs Softwood
Your appliance performance depends on the quality of the
rewood you use.
• Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound.
• Hard woods are more dense than soft woods.
• Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods.
• Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower
and are harder to ignite.
• Soft woods require less time to dry, burn faster and are
easier to ignite.
• Start the re with softwood to bring the appliance up to
operating temperature and to establish draft.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with
salt (driftwood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn
material other than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
Moisture
Processed Solid Fuel Fire Logs
• NOT permitted for use in this appliance
NOTICE: Seasoning time may vary depending on
drying conditions.
The majority of the problems appliance owners experience
are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood.
• Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate
the water instead of heating your home, and
• Causes evaporating moisture which cools your
chimney, accelerating formation of creosote.
Seasoned Wood
• Cut logs to size
• Split to 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter
• Air dry to a moisture content of not more than 20%
- Softwood - about nine months to dry
- Hardwood - about eighteen months to dry
Fire Risk.
• Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
• Store wood in dry location.
• Stack wood so both ends are exposed
to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause
accumulation of creosote.
WARNING
Burn Rate
1. Starting a Fire:
- Load appliance with wood and start re (reference
Quick Start Guide on page 7).
- Activate start-up air control.
2. Reloading:
- Add wood as needed.
- Activate start-up air control.
3. Adjusting the Burn Rate:
The Montpelier II Insert is designed to optimize
e󰀩ciency at all times. Since there are no user controls
to adjust the burn rate, the easiest method is to learn
how many logs you need at a time for the amount of
heat desired. In addition to the amount of wood and
the size of the logs, take the time to experiment with
split and unsplit logs as split logs will burn faster than
unsplit logs.
NOTE: If using the blower should be o󰀨 for the rst 30
minutes and then be operated in the desired
setting at 30 minutes.
• Add hardwood for slow, even heat and longer
burn time.
HARDWOODS SOFTWOODS
Alder Aspen
Apple Cedar
Birch Douglas Fir
Maple Pine
Oak Spruce
Poplar
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J. Building A Fire
Before lighting your rst re in the appliance:
1. Conrm the ba󰀪e and ceramic blanket are correctly
positioned. They should be even with the front tube and
resting on all tubes (Figure 14.1 and 14.2).
2. Remove all labels from glass.
NOTE: The special high temperature paint that your
appliance is nished with will cure as your
appliance heats. You will notice an odor and
perhaps see some vapor rise from the appliance
surface; this is normal. We recommend that you
open a window until the odor dissipates and
paint is cured.
There are many ways to build a re. The basic principle
is to light easily-ignitable tinder or paper, which ignites
the fast burning kindling, which in turn ignites the slow-
burning rewood.
Here is one method that works well:
1. Activate start-up air control.
2. Place several wads of crushed paper on the rebox
oor. Heating the ue with slightly crumpled newspaper
before adding kindling keeps smoke to a minimum.
3. Lay small dry sticks of kindling on top of the paper.
4. Make sure that no matches or other combustibles are
in the immediate area of the appliance. Be sure the
room is ventilated and the ue unobstructed.
5. Light the paper in the appliance. NEVER light or
rekindle re with kerosene, gasoline, or charcoal lighter
uid; the results can be fatal.
6. Once the kindling is burning quickly, add several full-
length logs 3 to 4 inches (76 - 102mm) in diameter.
Be careful not to smother the re. Stack the pieces of
wood 1/2 to 1 inch apart (13-25mm); near enough to
keep each other hot, but far enough away from each
other to allow air ow between them.
NOTE: Build re on brick rebox oor. Do NOT use
grates, andirons or other methods to support
fuel. It will adversely a󰀨ect emissions.
Baffle Board even with front
tube & resting on all tubes
Start-Up
Air Control
Figure 14.1
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Do NOT store wood:
• Closer than required clearances to
combustibles to appliance
• Within space required for loading or
ash removal.
Do NOT operate appliance:
• With appliance door open.
• With ash removal system door open.
7. Activate the timer system (start-up air controls).
- This livens up the coal bed and reduces excessive
emissions (opacity/smoke).
- Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not
exit appliance through opening.
- Large logs burn slowly, holding a re longer.
- Small logs burn fast and hot, giving quick heat.
8. As long as there are hot coals, repeating steps 6
through 7 will maintain a continuous re.
Fuel reloading:
1. This appliance has a large door with an exceptional
view of the re.
- Opens to about 90 degrees and has a built-in stop.
- Door opens 26 inches (660mm) which goes
beyond the standard size hearth pad covering the
oor in front of the appliance.
- May want to use a hearth rug in front of the hearth
pad to protect the ooring from ash spillage and
continuous cleaning of carpet, etc.
2. Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not
exit appliance through opening.
- Check the level of the ash build-up. Remove ash
if it reaches the top of the brick covers. Ash should
not be spilling over the brick covers onto the
ash lip.
- Any ash or coals on the ash lip can be pressed into
the door gasket and shorten the life of the gasket.
- If the ash is left to accumulate on the ash lip it can
interfere with the door closing and/or falling out
onto the hearth pad or beyond.
Check the ash level each time you reload.
Storing Wood
Steps to ensure properly seasoned wood:
• Stack wood to allow air to circulate freely around and
through woodpile.
• Elevate wood pile o󰀨 ground to allow air
circulation underneath.
• Smaller pieces of wood dry faster. Any piece over 6 in.
(152 mm) in diameter should be split.
• Wood (whole or split) should be stacked so both ends
of each piece are exposed to air. More drying occurs
through the cut ends than the sides.
• Store wood under cover to prevent water absorption
from rain or snow. Avoid covering the sides and
ends completely.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT store wood:
• In front of the appliance.
• In space required for loading or
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Tube Channels
Ceramic Blanket on Top
2 pc Baffle Board
Figure 14.2
Fire Risk.
• Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
• Store wood in dry location.
• Stack wood so both ends are exposed
to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause
accumulation of creosote.
WARNING
LOW
OFF
AUTO
HIGH
MANUAL
MANUAL: Overrides
the internal snap disc
AUTO: Fan with turn
ON/OFF automatically
and is controlled by the
internal snap disc
MANUAL: Overrides
the internal snap disc
AUTO: Fan with turn
ON/OFF automatically
and is controlled by the
internal snap disc
K. Blower Control Box with Snap Disc
1. The blower will turn on/o󰀨 automatically when set to
AUTO (Figure 15.1).
2. When set to MANUAL, the fan will turn on/o󰀨 only
when you turn it on or o󰀨. This setting over-rides the
internal snap disc.
3. Adjust the speed of the fan by turning the HIGH/LOW
knob to the desired setting.
L. Blower Operation
1. Initial (cold) startup:
Push the Start-up Air Control back until it stops. The
blower tends to cool the appliance. Leave the blower
o󰀨 until the burn is well established, i.e., 30 minutes.
Figure 15.1
M. Opacity (Smoke)
Opacity is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is
burning. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is
when an object is totally obscured by the smoke column
from a chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke
column can be seen. As you become familiar with your
appliance, you should periodically check the opacity. This
will allow you to know how to burn as nearly smoke-free as
possible (goal of 0% opacity).
NOTE: For maximum e󰀩ciency and lowest emissions,
when operating the blower in either the
automatic or manual setting for the blower o󰀨
until the burn is well established, i.e., 30 minutes.
When burning your rst re, you will experience smoke
and odor from the appliance resulting from the curing
of paint and burning o󰀨 of any oils remaining from
manufacturing.
Open windows during initial burn to dissipate smoke
and odors!
• Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
• Smoke detectors may activate.
CAUTION
2. The blower is equipped with ve setting switch.
Increase blower speed by turning the setting
knob clockwise. Figure 15.2
N. Clear Space
• Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
the front of appliance (Figure 15.2).
• Mantel:
Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive objects
on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.
Maintain 4 ft (1.22m) clearance to
combustible in front of appliance
Fire Risk.
• Do NOT place combustible objects within
48 inches in front of the appliance.
• High temperatures may ignite clothing,
furniture or draperies.
WARNING

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Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air
available for the appliance to operate properly. It can be
strongest in lower levels of the house.
Causes include:
• Exhaust fans (kitchen, bath, etc.)
• Range hoods
• Combustion air requirements for furnaces, water
appliances and other combustion appliances
• Clothes dryers
• Location of return-air vents to furnace or air
conditioning
• Imbalances of the HVAC air handling system
• Upper level air leaks such as:
- Recessed lighting
- Attic hatch
- Duct leaks
O. Negative Pressure
WARNING
Asphyxiation Risk.
• Negative pressure can cause spillage
of combustion fumes, soot and
carbon monoxide.
• Appliance needs to draft properly
for safety.
P. Frequently Asked Questions
Fire Risk.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
other ammable vapors and liquids clear
of appliance.
• Do NOT store ammable materials in the
appliance’s vicinity.
• DO NOT USE GASOLINE, LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS
TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN
THIS Appliance.
• Keep all such liquids well away from the
appliance while it is in use.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with
salt (driftwood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn
material other than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
ISSUES SOLUTIONS
Odor from appliance When rst operated, this appliance may release an odor for the rst several hours. This is
caused by the curing of the paint and the burning o󰀨 of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
Metallic noise
Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to
the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not a󰀨ect the operation or
longevity of the appliance.
Whirring sound If the optional blower has been installed, the blower produces a whirring sound which
increases in volume as the speed is increased.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER for additional information regarding operation and troubleshooting.
Visit www.vermontcastings.com to nd a dealer.
To minimize the e󰀨ects of negative air pressure:
• Install the outside air kit with the intake facing prevailing
winds during the heating season
• Ensure adequate outdoor air for all combustion
appliances and exhaust equipment
• Ensure furnace and air conditioning return vents are
not located in the immediate vicinity of the appliance
• Avoid installing the appliance near doors, walkways or
small isolated spaces
• Recessed lighting should be a “sealed can” design
• Attic hatches weather stripped or sealed
• Attic mounted duct work and air handler joints and
seams taped or sealed
Do NOT operate a circulating fan within close proximity,
approximately 4 ft (1.2m), of appliance:
• Can reverse air ow, blowing hot air into
appliance cavity.
• Can damage appliance blower due to overheating.
CAUTION
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3 Maintenance and Service
A. Quick Reference Maintenance Guide
When properly maintained, your replace will give
you many years of trouble-free service. Contact your
dealer to answer questions regarding proper operation,
troubleshooting and service for your appliance. Visit
www.vermontcastings.com/owner-resources to view basic
troubleshooting, FAQs, use & care videos.
Frequency Task
Ba󰀪e & Blanket
MONTHLY
or after every
cord of wood
Ba󰀪e and blanket placement is critical to heat output,
e󰀩ciency and overall life of the appliance. Make sure the ba󰀪e
is pushed all of the way to the back of the rebox and the
blanket is laying at. Inspect ba󰀪e for cracks.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
Baffle Retainer Bracket
Optional Blower
YEARLY
or
After Every
4 Cords of
Wood
Vacuum the blower impellers.
Chimney System
EVERY 2
MONTHS
or
After Every
4 Cords of
Wood
The chimney and chimney cap must be inspected for soot and
creosote every two months during the burn season or more
frequency if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft (4.3m-4.8m)
measured from bottom of appliance.
This will prevent pipe blockage, poor draft, and chimney res.
Always burn dry wood to help prevent cap blockage and
creosote build-up.
Firebrick & Ash Removal WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Ashes must be cool before you can dispose of the ashes in a
non-combustible container.
Firebrick is designed to protect your rebox. After ashes are
removed, inspect the rebrick and replace rebricks that are
crumbling, cracked or broken.
Door & Glass Assemblies
WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Keep door and glass gasket in good shape to maintain good
burn. To test: place a dollar bill between the appliance and
door and then shut the door. If you can pull the dollar out,
remove one washer from door handle behind latch cam and try
again. If you can still pull it out, replace the door gasket.
Check the glass frame for loose screws to prevent air leakage.
Check glass for cracks.
Door Handle WEEKLY
or
After Every
25 Loads of
Wood
Check the door latch for proper adjustment. This is very
important especially after the door rope has formed to the
appliance face.
Check door handle for smooth cam operation.
These are generic drawings and may not represent your model.
CAUTION
Allow the appliance to completely cool down before
performing any cleaning or maintenance. Start the
rst inspection after the rst 2 months of use, or if
performance changes, and adjust your schedule
accordingly. Maintenance is required for safe operation
and must be performed to maintain your warranty.
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B. General Maintenance
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Prevent creosote buildup.
• Inspect chimney connector and
chimney once every two months during
heating season.
• Remove creosote to reduce risk of
chimney re.
• Ignited creosote is extremely HOT.
Fire Risk.
• Do not use chimney cleaners or ame
colorants in your appliance. Will corrode
chimney pipe.
WARNING
1. Creosote (Chimney) Cleaning
• Frequency: Every 2 months during heating season or
as recommended by a certied chimney sweep; more
frequently if chimney exceeds or is under 14-16 ft.
(measured from bottom of appliance)
• By: Certied Chimney Sweep
Remove all ash from the rebox and extinguish all hot
embers before disposal. Allow the appliance to cool
completely. Disconnect ue pipe or remove ba󰀪e and
ceramic blanket from appliance before cleaning chimney.
Otherwise residue can pile up on top of the ba󰀪e and
ceramic blanket and the appliance will not work properly.
(See Ba󰀪e Removal on page 24). Close the door tightly.
The creosote or soot should be removed with a brush
specically designed for the type of chimney in use. Clean
out fallen ashes from the rebox.
It is also recommended that before each heating season
the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and
repaired if necessary.
Inspection:
Inspect the system at the appliance connection and at
the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote
deposits quicker, so it is important to check the
chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
Formation and Need For Removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other
organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote.
The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney ue of a newly-started or a slow-burning re. As
a result, creosote residue accumulates on the ue lining.
When ignited, this creosote creates an extremely hot re
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected
once every 2 months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote or soot buildup has occurred. If
creosote or soot has accumulated, it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney re.
Fire Risk. Disposal of Ashes.
• Ashes should be placed in metal container
with tight tting lid.
• Do not place metal container on
combustible surface.
• Ashes should be retained in closed
container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Ashes could contain hot embers.
WARNING
2. Disposal of Ashes
• Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of
rebox lip
• By: Homeowner
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed
on a non-combustible oor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending nal disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
3. Appliance Inspection
• Frequency: Every 2 months at the same time the
chimney and chimney connector are inspected.
• By: Homeowner
Check for:
• Cracks in glass
• Door handle - smooth cam operation
• Ba󰀪e and ceramic blanket correct placement
• Ba󰀪e for warp-age
• Firebrick for cracks, broken or crumbly
• Door gasket (Dollar bill test): Place a dollar bill between
the stove and the door and then shut the door. If you
can pull the dollar bill out, replace the door gasket.
• Glass frame for loose screws

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CAUTION
Handle glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable.
• Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
• Avoid abrasive cleaners
• Do not clean glass while it is hot
CAUTION
Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will scratch
plated surfaces.
4. Glass Cleaning
• Frequency: As desired
• By: Homeowner
Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by
using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using a
commercially available oven cleaner.
After using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any
residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven
cleaner left on during the next ring can permanently stain
the glass and damage the nish on metal surfaces.
A portion of the combustion air entering the rebox is
deected down over the inside of the door glass. This
air ow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from
adhering to its surface.
Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air Control and
Start-Up Air Control all the way open for 30-45 minutes
should remove the built up coating.
Clean all the ngerprints and oils from plated surfaces
BEFORE ring the appliance for the rst time. If not
cleaned properly before lighting your rst re, the oils can
cause permanent markings on the plating.
After the plating is cured, the oils will not a󰀨ect the nish
and little maintenance is required. Wipe clean as needed.
6. Inspect Firebrick
• Frequency: After each ash removal
• By: Homeowner
Replace the rebrick if they become crumbly and/or if there
is a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) gap between the bricks.
The rebox is lined with rebrick, which has exceptional
insulating properties. Do not use a grate; simply build
a re on the rebox oor. Do not operate appliance
without rebrick.
1. After the coals have completely cooled, remove all old
brick and ash from unit and vacuum rebox.
2. Remove new brick set from box and lay out to the
diagram shown in the instructions that come with the
brick set or refer to the diagram on the service parts list
at the end of this manual.
3. Lay bottom bricks in unit.
4. Install rear bricks on the top of the bottom bricks. Slide
top of bricks under clip on back of rebox wall and push
bottom of bricks back.
5. Install side bricks. Slide top of brick under clips on side
of rebox and push the bottom of the brick until it is
ush with the side of the unit.
5. Cleaning Plated Surfaces
• Frequency: Prior to first burn and then as desired
• By: Homeowner

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CORRECT POSITION
C. Correct Ba󰀪e & Blanket Placement
Figure 20.1 - Correct Ba󰀪e and Blanket Positions
NOTE: These are generic drawings and may not
represent your specic model.
NOTE: A missing, damaged or improperly positioned
ba󰀪e is dangerous and may cause damage and
poor e󰀩ciency. It will also void your warranty.
INCORRECT POSITIONS
Figure 20.2 - Incorrect Ba󰀪e and Blanket Positions
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Firebox damage due to improper ba󰀪e
placement is not covered by warranty.
Operate the wood burning appliance with the
ba󰀪e in the correct position only.
Not doing so could result in:
• Reduced e󰀩ciency
• Overheating the chimney
• Overheating the rear of the rebox
• Poor performance
Ensure correct ba󰀪e placement and replace
ba󰀪e components if damaged or missing.
The ba󰀪e boards are FRAGILE. Use extreme caution
when loading rewood to prevent:
• Cracking, breaking or damaging the ba󰀪e boards
DO NOT operate the appliance without ba󰀪e boards
CAUTION
Ceramic Blanket and Ba󰀪e Board MUST be in contact
with the back of the rebox and even with each other in
the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board
Baffle Retainer Bracket
Ceramic Blanket and Ba󰀪e Board are NOT in contact
with the back of the rebox.
Ceramic Blanket is NOT in contact with the back of the
rebox and NOT even with the Ba󰀪e Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket is bunched up at the back of the rebox
and NOT even with the Ba󰀪e Board in the front.
Ceramic Blanket
Back of Firebox
Baffle Board